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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the answers to some of the more frequently asked questions concerning the study.

Why is Being One of the Best Small & Medium Employers in Canada Relevant?
An organization's talent pool is one of its most crucial resources for success. Top talent is becoming increasingly scarce and mobile. Confronting this reality means that being a Best Employer – whether small, medium or large – is no longer a "nice to be," it's a strategic imperative. If you are not able to attract and retain the talent you need to be successful, you may lose them to the competition. This impacts your organization directly and its bottom line, along with your ability to sustain and grow your organization.

Who is Invited to Participate in the Study?
Participants are welcome from all major industries and regions in Canada, whether from the public or private sector, whether "for profit" or "not for profit." Participants must have at least 50 and no more than 400 full-time or full-time equivalent employees. For more information about participating in the study, please refer to the requirements.

Why Should My Organization Participate?
There are a number of excellent reasons to participate. These include:

  • The ability to benchmark against that of your competitors and potentially others in your specific industry
  • The opportunity to get a current snapshot of your employees' engagement and satisfaction levels
  • The chance to identify specific options to target improvements in employee engagement and overall organizational results
  • A complimentary highlight report on your organization's overall results
  • The option to access further specific in-depth information about your organization
  • National exposure and the opportunity to showcase your organization as an "employer of choice" to your employees, your shareholders, your customers and with readers across the country

What Happens if We Don't Make the List?
Participating organizations not selected for the list will not be identified, nor will their names be published or released in any manner.

Is There a Cost to Participate?
No, there is no cost to participate.

All participants receive - at no cost - a standard highlight report capturing the major engagement dimensions of their organization. This report is provided to you after the Globe and Mail's Report on Small Business Magazine publication of the Top 20 List - sometime in early 2008.

What if I want Additional Detailed Reports for my Company?
There is an opportunity to receive further, in-depth company analysis, which is provided by Queen's Centre for Business Venturing (QCBV) at Queen's School of Business. The fee for this is based on your requirements.

Many companies rely on these additional reports for critical input into their strategic and operational plans. Many companies have found that 'bundling' the purchase of several reports has been a cost-effective way of receiving.

For more information, please contact QCBV at 1.877.955.1800 or bsme@business.queensu.ca.

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